Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Cassie's Journal - May 19, 2015

I need to make this a fairly quick update
and then get to my nap time; since this has been a very long, busy day!

It’s been chilly today compared to the hot
weather we’ve had lately; and we’re getting a lot of rain right now as I’m
writing this update.The rain didn’t
even start until we were heading home from Crystal Springs tonight; and it was
just a dusting here and there until after we were safely home and had our
things in the house.

Tai Chi by the river was chilly too; but
the rest of my school day was fairly uneventful.Michael, Tim, Rowen, and I are, as always,
way ahead on the final projects and assignments in every class; so we have lots
of time in the classes when our teachers allow us to work on them.We spent part of our lunch break outdoors,
but ate in the cafeteria; and it felt strange to need jackets or sweaters to be
outside without feeling cold.

Rebecca and I needed to hurry home as soon
as we were set free for the day, and while Michael and Rowen went to our last
band practice before the holiday weekend; I had a few minutes to freshen up and
then we loaded up into the minivan; collected Rebecca once she was ready too;
and hit the road for the city.While we
had some chat time with Mom and the twins too, Rebecca and I worked on our
homework on the trip to Crystal Springs.She sat up front with Mom and I was on the back bench because that was
easier than switching one or both of the car seats.

By the way, just as an aside, Rebecca was
using her phone a fair bit while we traveled; and that reminded me that I
rarely do use mine for much more than occasionally checking something on the
internet if I have it with me and a computer isn’t conveniently nearby.Sure, she has more friends that use their
phones all of the time too; but I’d rather spend time with my friends instead
of texting them.I definitely can’t
relate to the urge to send selfies or most of the other latest teen Smartphone
trends.

Getting back to the story, though, we went
straight to the dress shop first, and after checking in with Miranda, Mom left
Rebecca and me there and went on to Wal-Mart to do a supply shopping run while
she was in the city anyway.The Moms and
older girls had already picked out all of the bridal party gowns by then, and
most were already fitted for them too; so all Rebecca and I needed to do was
get fitted for ours.Since the wedding
is still just over two months away, Miranda had the women helping us all a bit
of room to grow – though that was more for me than for Rebecca; since I’m still
growing a couple of inches a year right now.We’ll have another fitting when the gowns are ready; and make any
alterations then if needed.

I guess the only news that’s important for
the dress fitting part of my day is that Stephanie’s wedding dress is stunning,
and thanks to the gowns that were picked out for us; Lucas and Michael are
going to be floored when they take us to the wedding in August!

The timing at the dress shop worked out for
everyone, so when we finished there; we headed for the restaurant that Angela
helped to pick out for us; and we met up with Mom, Ethan, Ehlana, Dad, and the
Malloys to have dinner together – though we were also a several tables
too.Rebecca stayed with the other girls
and Moms; and Ethan, Ehlana, and I got to spend the time with Mom, Dad, and the
Malloys.We ended up being there for
nearly two hours, and then it was time to head for home.Rebecca was with us again for that; and we
ended up being home first because Miranda had to do a few drop-offs while
Violet and Stephanie met up with their boys at Dillon’s house.

Michael came over to spend a bit of time
with me, so Mom did a Magi lesson with both of us; we took care of getting
Ethan and Ehlana off to bed; and then we had a micro make-out session in the
lounge before he needed to head home and I needed to get started on my
work.That’s what I’ve been doing since
then; and the study and work details aren’t important – at least compared to my
need to get some sleep.With all of the
rain coming down, I should be out for the count in minutes; so I’m going to get
right to that now.